NL-Petten: Natuurbeheer van Natura 2000-gebied GCO Petten

This summary provides details on a forthcoming procurement opportunity for nature management services at the Natura 2000 protected area in GCO Petten, Netherlands. The project is led by the European Commission, specifically the Joint Research Centre, with a contract value estimated at €45,000 for a duration of 12 months.

The procurement is identified as a negotiated procedure for a mid to low-value contract. Interested parties will be required to submit an electronic expression of interest between October 20, 2025, and November 8, 2025, with the actual call for tenders expected to be launched around November 10, 2025. The address for expression of interest and further details will be provided in the call.

The core services sought include several specific management measures: returning the site to its 2018 state by removing woody plant growth, controlling moisture levels by eliminating birch and willow to support Galingale vegetation, eradicating invasive species like Rugosa rose and American bird cherry possibly with the replanting of native shrubs, creating small open sand patches, and revitalizing heathland by removing invasive Crowberry.

Eligible applicants for this procurement include environmental management service providers, landscaping contractors, and ecological restoration firms that may be small or larger enterprises with the relevant expertise, although an indicator suggests that the contract may require specialized skills potentially beyond typical SME capacity. The procurement opportunity primarily targets the environment and nature conservation sector.

The successful contractor will be selected based on criteria which may include the quality of their proposed methodologies, their approach towards sustainability, and the pricing of their services. Unlike grant funding—where beneficiaries receive funds for their projects—this is a commercial procurement transaction where payment is made in exchange for delivered services.

Overall, this represents an important step for organizations wanting to contribute to nature management efforts within the framework of the EU's commitment to biodiversity and environmental conservation at its operational sites. Interested firms are encouraged to prepare in advance for this opportunity as the deadlines approach.

This is a pre-information notice, announcing the planned publication of a future negotiated low or middle value procedure, and is not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/PTT/2025/LVP/5414-EXA.

The title of the planned call for tenders is NL-Petten: Natuurbeheer van Natura 2000-gebied GCO Petten, which translates to NL-Petten: Nature management of Natura 2000 area GCO Petten.

The description of the planned call for tenders is as follows: Het GCO Petten dient te voldoen aan haar wettelijk verplichte beheeropdracht waarbij de volgende beheermaatregelen noodzakelijk zijn:
1. Verwijderen opslag houtige gewassen tot situatie van 2018, werkdiepte <1 m;
2. Dichtgroeien vochtige delen beperken door verwijderen berken- en wilgenopslag ter bevordering van de Galigaan-vegetatie.
3. Verwijderen Rimpelroos en Amerikaanse vogelkers. Eventueel herbeplanting met inheemse heestersoorten;
4. Creëren van kleine open zandplekken door middel van plaggen;
5. Chopperen en verwijderen monotone zones met Kraaiheide om heide te revitaliseren en begroeiing met Struikheide te bevorderen.

This translates to: The GCO Petten must comply with its legally required management assignment, whereby the following management measures are necessary:
1. Remove storage of woody plants to the situation of 2018, working depth <1 m;
2. Limit the growth of moist areas by removing birch and willow storage to promote the Galigaan vegetation.
3. Remove Wrinkled rose and American bird cherry. Possibly replanting with native shrub species;
4. Create small open sand spots by sodding;
5. Chop and remove monotonous zones with Crowberry to revitalize heather and promote vegetation with Heather.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.

The estimated total value is 45000 EUR.

The lead contracting authority is the Europese Commissie, Directoraat-generaal GCO - Gemeenschappelijk Centrum voor Onderzoek, which translates to European Commission, Directorate-General GCO - Joint Research Center.

The main classification (CPV) code is 90700000 - 90700000.

The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-10-20 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 08/11/2025 06:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-11-10 Europe/Amsterdam.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

To express interest, use the address for expression of interest: Express interest.

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A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is a pre-information notice for a future negotiated procedure concerning nature management in the Natura 2000 area GCO Petten in the Netherlands. The European Commission's Joint Research Centre plans to launch a low to middle value contract, estimated at 45000 EUR, for services related to specific management measures. These measures include removing woody plants, controlling vegetation growth, eliminating invasive species, creating sand spots, and revitalizing heather. The contract duration is expected to be 12 months. Companies interested in participating should express their interest electronically between October 20, 2025, and November 8, 2025. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched around November 10, 2025. It is important to note that references with 'ExA' are not calls for tenders but announcements of future procedures.

Eligible Applicant Types: The information provided does not explicitly state the eligible applicant types. However, given the nature of the contract as a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value service contract related to nature management, it is likely that eligible applicants could include SMEs, environmental organizations, or other entities with the relevant expertise in nature management and ecological restoration.

Funding Type: The funding type is a service contract awarded through a negotiated procedure.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not specify whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. This will likely be detailed in the future call for tenders.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The title mentions "NL-Petten," suggesting that the project is geographically focused on the Netherlands. However, the lead contracting authority is the European Commission, indicating that the opportunity is likely open to entities within the EU, and potentially the EEA, but this needs to be confirmed in the official call for tenders.

Target Sector: The target sector is environment, specifically nature management and ecological restoration within a Natura 2000 area.

Mentioned Countries: Netherlands (NL) is explicitly mentioned.

Project Stage: The project stage is focused on the implementation and execution of specific nature management measures, indicating a stage beyond research and development, and more towards practical application and execution.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is 45,000 EUR, placing it in the under €50k range.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. An expression of interest is required initially, submitted electronically.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services rendered related to nature management.

Application Stages: There are at least two stages: an expression of interest, followed by a negotiated procedure. The exact number of stages will be clarified when the call for tenders is officially launched.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text. As this is a negotiated procedure, the success rate will depend on the number of entities invited to negotiate and the quality of their proposals.

Co-funding Requirement: The information does not specify whether co-funding is required.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated service contract related to nature management in the Natura 2000 area of GCO Petten in the Netherlands. The European Commission, specifically the Directorate-General GCO Joint Research Centre, intends to launch a low to middle value negotiated procedure for this contract. The estimated total value is 45,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 12 months. The project involves specific nature management measures, including removing woody vegetation, controlling the growth of specific plant species, removing invasive species, creating open sand patches, and revitalizing heathland. The first step for interested parties is to submit an electronic expression of interest. The start date for expression of interest is 2025-10-20 and the deadline is 08/11/2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-11-10. This announcement is not a call for tenders itself, but rather a notification of the contracting authority's intention to publish a future opportunity.